RACINE — There is always so much going on at the Racine Zoo. There are events, new animals to see and educational opportunities. Beth Heidorn, Executive Director, recently provided the Racine County Board of Supervisors with a snapshot of 2023 at the Racine Zoo, which celebrated its 100th birthday last year. She outlined some of […]
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Malicki’s Piggly Wiggly on Washington Avenue closing in March
RACINE, WI — Malicki’s Piggly Wiggly will close in March after almost 13 years at its location on Washington Avenue. Owner Ralph Malicki made the announcement on the store’s Facebook page: It is with extreme sadness that I have to announce that we will be closing Malicki’s Piggly Wiggly in Racine. We were hoping to […]
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2023 Holiday Lights Tour: 10 places to go in Racine County
RACINE COUNTY — Homeowners in Racine County have taken “deck the halls” to a new level this holiday season. For entertainment this holiday season and to get into the holiday spirit, visit the 10 following displays of festive holiday lights in Racine County. The Racine County Eye has reorganized the list and planned a route […]
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City of Racine has no plans to close the Racine Zoo
RACINE — Recent posts on social media claiming the city planned to close the Racine Zoo are false. The contribution from the City of Racine to the Racine Zoo was at no time in question. The city budgeted $510,000 for the zoo’s operating fund, the same as last year. The funding was included in the […]
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Racine Zoo is ‘bear-y’ excited to welcome Fong, a 28-year-old sun bear
RACINE — Fong, a 28-year-old sun bear, has found a home in Racine at the Racine Zoo, 2131 N. Main St. The zoo says they are “bear-y excited to welcome another new resident to the Racine Zoo family.” Bear travels from Indiana to Racine Fong is the newest member of the Racine Zoo family. – […]
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2023 Christmas Lights Tour: A Chartroom tradition back in action
RACINE COUNTY — The Chartroom Food and Spirits, better known as “The Chartroom,” is bringing back a tradition this holiday season with their dinner and Christmas Lights Tour package. The fun starts Dec. 2 and runs every Sunday until Dec. 17. Chartroom 2023 Patrons fill the dining room once again at one of Racine’s historic establishments. […]
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2023 Gift Guide: Shop local this holiday season
Tis’ the season to shop! Racine County Eye has rallied a handful of businesses in the 2023 Gift Guide to explore this holiday season. Turn to local businesses whether you celebrate Christmas or Hanukkah or perhaps, are just looking to buy someone a special gift. By supporting locally owned and operated establishments in Racine County, […]
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Giving Tuesday 2023: Local nonprofits need your help
The Racine County Eye is delighted to feature 20 nonprofits in this year’s Giving Tuesday 2023 guide. The featured local nonprofits are looking to the community for support on Giving Tuesday 2023. With the joyous holiday season upon us, we are committed to supporting and empowering local nonprofits by providing them with a valuable opportunity […]
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Kiwanis Holiday Lights setting up Nov. 11; Volunteers welcomed
RACINE — A local tradition – the Kiwanis Holiday Lights – will be set up again along the 2100 block of North Main Street in front of the Racine Zoo this Saturday (Nov. 11). Volunteers from the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) help set up the Kiwanis Holiday Lights display in front of the […]
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Racine Zoo welcomes Changbai, 16-year-old female Amur tiger
RACINE — The Racine Zoo announced on Oct. 23, the arrival of the zoo’s newest resident, Changbai. Changbai is a 16-year-old female Amur tiger and is taking the former home of Naka, the Amur tiger, who passed away earlier this year. The name “Changbai” means “forever white mountains.” – According to the zoo, her name […]
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Grants awarded to 5 nonprofits through Andis Foundation; more to come this fall
RACINE COUNTY — Since its inception in 2015, the Andis Foundation in Sturtevant has made a goal for itself to assist nonprofits that are dedicated to making a lasting impact within the community. In those seven, now eight years, the foundation has donated more than $1.7 million in grants, scholarships and community outreach to support […]
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Nurse saves fellow nurse from choking while at the Racine Zoo
RACINE — Registered nurses Gary Krause and John Sickler have had their fair share of experiences tending to emergencies, but little did they know when visiting the Racine Zoo this past week, that their skills would be put to the test when Sickler himself began choking. Krause and his three-year-old grandson met his friend and […]
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Live on TMJ4 from the Racine Zoo with the Racine County Eye
RACINE — To celebrate the impressive milestone of the Racine Zoo turning 100 years old, TMJ4 News and the Racine County Eye met up at the Centennial Celebration on July 5 to bask in the fun. Reporter Andrea Williams spoke with Beth Heidorn, Executive Director of the Racine Zoo, for a special segment before talking with web […]
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Racine Zoo celebrates a century of memories with special event July 5
RACINE— The Racine Zoo has hit a significant milestone in 2023 as they have operated in Racine County for a century. Over the past 100 years, the Racine Zoo has served as a building block in the community and a stepping stone in the city’s story. To celebrate the success, a Centennial Celebration is set […]
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Racine Roundup on TMJ4: Hotel Verdant, Mother’s Day brunch, Prom giveaway event
The Racine Roundup aired on TMJ4 during the 4 O’Clock news on Thursday, May 11. This week, Racine County Eye reporter Emma Widmar discussed various community happenings around Racine County with TMJ4 anchors Ryan Jenkins and Susan Kim. 1. Hotel Verdant opens summer 2023 Widmar and the anchors at TMJ4 kicked off the segment by […]